Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jun 29, 2024

Larry Wade Flippin, Jr., 48, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, after bravely battling cancer. He left this earth and entered heaven with an unforgettable smile.

Jr. was born on June 1, 1976, in Taylor, Texas, to Larry Wade Flippin, Sr. and Shirley Marie (Urbanek) Flippin. He graduated from Taylor High...

Jun 27, 2024

Carolyn Jean Rabel, 83 of Holland passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

She was born on June 6, 1941 to Hugo and Erma (Yanke) Lange in Bartlett, TX. She was the youngest of three girls.

Carolyn leaves behind her son Randy Mark Benner, wife Kelly of Bartlett.  Grandchildren: Renee Denise Benner of Bartlett,...

Jun 26, 2024

Mark Anthony Lopez, a pillar of strength, hard work, and love, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born September 5, 1969, to Elicia Espinosa and John Lopez, Mark grew up with a strong work...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share that Frances Magana Sanchez passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1942, to Pilar Magana and Fabian Magana in Rices Crossing, Texas.

She resided in Taylor, Texas for the majority of her life. Frances...

Jun 21, 2024

Michael George Schneider passed away on June 21, 2024, in Round Rock, TX, at the age of 77.  He was born April 1, 1947, in Waco, Texas to Edgar and Meta (Miller) Schneider.

Mike proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969, with 13 months in Vietnam in a rifle platoon, 3rd Battalion First Marine...

Jun 21, 2024

Esteban Guerrero, 88, de Queretaro Mexico, falleció en paz y tranquilo el viernes 21 de junio 2024, rodiado de toda su familia.

Esteban Guerrero nació el 2 de Septiembre en El Charape, Queretaro, hijo de Eugenio y Alejandra Guerrero. Creció a lado de sus 4 hermanas y 2 hermanos. Se caso con su Esposa Juana Hernández el...

Jun 16, 2024

George Edward Heger was born January 16th,1937 in Weimar, Texas to Ida (Gold) and John Frank Heger.  He was the 2nd of 5 children and the middle son of three.  He passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 16th, 2024 (Father’s Day.)

Growing up he spent a lot of time with his grandfather by helping...

Jun 14, 2024

Andres "Andy" Rozales, 76, of Granger, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2024. Born on October 17, 1947, in Laguna, Philippines, Andy moved to California at the age of three and later became a naturalized American citizen.

At 19, Andy left the University of California, Berkeley, to join the United States Army, where he served two tours...

Jun 11, 2024

Sharron Elizebeth Shanklin affectionately known as Ms. Shirley born June 29, 1945 passed away June 11, 2024.

Sharron Elizebeth Wright was born to the parents of Alice and Samuel Wright in Chicago Illinois. She was a beloved sister to Barbara Davis and a cherishing mother to her four children Deborah Brown, Jacqueline Bradford, Doris Crayton and Brenda...

Jun 6, 2024

James Nelson Nixon passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 at 89. Nelson was born on Feb. 19, 1935 in Bartlett, TX to James Albert and Minnie Marie Nixon. He lived in Bartlett the majority of his life. He was a barber for the Temple VA for 30 years and he owned Nixon barbershop in Bartlett until he retired...

Jun 5, 2024

Gaylon Bernard Steffek, age 64, passed away on the fifth of June, 2024 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Taylor. Goose was born on the 24th of March in 1960, Where he spent most of his life in the Granger, Tx and Taylor, Tx area. Goose never gave up or lost his faith while battling his...

Jun 4, 2024

Vera Hanson Roznovak, born on February 19, 1926, in Hutto, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, in Temple, Texas at the age of 98. Vera, known affectionately as Granny to many, was a long-time resident of Taylor, and a strong, independent woman, living on her own up until the final days of her passing. Vera leaves a...

May 31, 2024

Roy James Meiske, 89, of Cameron, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday May 31, 2024. Born May 26, 1935, in Taylor, Texas to his parents, Alma and Eckhardt Meiske. Roy married Carolyn Meiske on April 12, 1959, where they were married for 29 years. He graduated from Taylor High School and achieved his higher education at...

May 29, 2024

Gene Smith was born in Taylor, Texas, on August 16, 1940, and passed away in Keller, Texas, on May 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Velma Hill; father, Elmer Dee Smith; mother, Mary Detwiler; sister, Diane Kallus; and brothers, Gaylon and Jimmy.

Gene is survived by his siblings: Vicki, Butch, and...

May 28, 2024

Domingo Hinojosa Alderete, Sr., 87, lovingly known as “Mingo” to his family and friends, went to be with His LORD And Savior on May 28,2024. He was born on January 10th, 1937, to Bentura and Andrea Alderete. On August 8th,1958, he married the love of his life, Betty Villanueva Alderete. They shared 40 years of marriage together before the...

May 26, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and grandson, Brandon Lee Garcia. Born December 12, 2007, in Austin, Texas, and taken from us too soon on May 26, 2024. His life continues to be celebrated by his mother Joanna Rios; his father, Anthony Garcia Jr.; and his six sisters, AnMarie, Sayla, Caleigh, Jesse, Sadie,...

May 26, 2024

Our beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dolores “Dolly” Steinocher, passed away on May 26,2024.

Dolly was born June 26, 1931, to Robert Mackenzie and Catherine “Gleason” Mackenzie, in Chicago Ill.

Dolly Mackenzie met the love of her life, Charles Steinocher in Chicago Ill.  After only knowing each other a couple of months they were engaged.  ...

May 25, 2024

Betty Jo Rowe, 94, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, at New Hope Manor in Cedar Park, Texas. Born on December 5, 1929, in Thrall, Texas, to Josephine and Jim Kropp, Betty Jo lived a life marked by love, dedication, and joy.

A proud graduate of Thrall High School, Betty Jo married Jack Rowe from Taylor,...

May 24, 2024

Adored Texas rodeo cowgirl Donna Gail Hill Shiller rounded the third barrel and headed home on May 24, 2024.

Born to parents Maxine and Cecil Hill on July 15, 1943, Donna Gail grew up in Oak Hill (now part of southwest Austin, Texas) where her family operated Hill’s Arena. The constant activity at the arena – weekly...

May 23, 2024

Diane Renee (Batla) Volek, 75, of Weir, Texas, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Diane was born on October 17, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, at the Johns Clinic & Hospital to Joe and Mildred (Strmiska) Batla. She graduated as the valedictorian...